Nursing Courses
This list represents the current list of nursing courses offered in the nursing program. Not all courses are offered every semester. Please see the current course offerings and syllabi for upcoming courses and availability.
For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Major Courses
NURS-009 Assistant In Research Activities
An opportunity to assist researchers in carrying out health related research. Course may be repeated for credit. 1 credit. (EL)
NURS-010 Creative Stress Management
Education in simple, specialized techniques for mind calming and body relaxation; assessment of individual and environmental stressors; problem-solving strategies that foster analytical, critical, and creative thinking as well as intuitive processes; stress management skills in the clinical setting. Course may be repeated for credit. 1 credit. (EL)
NURS-015 Health Care Terminology
Introduction to the principles of health care terminology. 1 credit. (EL)
NURS-020 Dosage Calculations
Focus on critical thinking in relation to dosage calculation. Practice with conversions between metric, apothecary, and household measurements. Oral, parenteral, and intravenous dosages for both the adult and the pediatric client. 1 credit. (EL)
NURS-030 Spanish Healthcare Terminology
Spanish vocabulary and discursive structures utilized in health professions for basic communication and client assessment. Previous knowledge of basic Spanish language vocabulary and structures recommended. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 credit.
NURS-040 Community Service Activities
Community service activity focused on assisting agencies that provide health services necessary for the well-being of the community. Course may be repeated for credit. 1 credit. (EL)
NURS-050 Experiential Learning Center Student Mentor
Provides students opportunity to learn and develop mentoring skills (how to coach, reinforce learning, and support nursing students who are learning clinical skills). May be taken three times for credit. 1 credit.
NURS-060 Graduate Career Opportunities In Nursing
Exploration of career opportunities in nursing practice, education, administration, and research available with graduate degrees in nursing. 1 credit.
NURS-099 Introduction To Professional Nursing
Introduction to the profession of nursing. Professional values, standards, socialization, critical thinking, culture, research, health care delivery systems and roles of nurses explored at a beginning level. Course fee applies. 1 credit.
NURS-305 Foundations of Community-based Nursing Practice
Foundational concepts across the lifespan of community-based nursing in preparation for reflective professional practice. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 1. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing. Corequisites: 315, 320, 335. 4 credits
NURS-308 Rn-bsn Transition To Professional Practice
A transition to baccalaureate nursing education for the Registered Nurse student. Builds on previous knowledge and skills applicable to the practice of professional nursing. Fees may apply. RN-BSN Program: Semester 1. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing. 6 credits.
NURS-310 Rn-bsn Professional Communication In Health Care
Prepares students for professional practice and effective working relationships in interdisciplinary setting through the use of evidence-based communication strategies. Includes a focus on diverse clients and communication across the lifespan. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. R.N. to B.S.N Program: Semester 2. Prerequisite: 308. 3 credits.
NURS-315 Professional Communication In Healthcare
Preparation for professional practice and effective working relationships in interdisciplinary settings through the use of evidence-based communication strategies. Includes a focus on diverse clients and communication across the lifespan. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 1. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing. Corequissites: 305, 320, 335. 3 credits. 3 credits.
NURS-320 Evidence-based Nursing
Concepts necessary to engage in evidence-based nursing practice. Develop an attitude of inquiry in nursing practice. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 1. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing. Corequisites: 305, 315, 335. 3 credits.
NURS-321 Rn-bsn Evidence-based Nursing
Concepts necessary to engage in evidence-based nursing practice. Develop an attitude of inquiry in nursing practice. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. RN-BSN Program: Semester 2. Prerequisite: 308. 3 credits.
NURS-335 Integrated Experiential Learning I
A knowledge integration course that prepares the student to use sound clinical reasoning in providing safe and effective nursing care with clients across the lifespan. Experiential learning in clinical and simulated laboratory settings that promotes integration of the Semester One concepts. Lecture/Discussion/Lab. $734 fee. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 1. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing. Corequisites: 305, 315, 320. 4 credits (lab).
NURS-355 Nursing Care of Clients and Families Across The Lifespan Living With Chronic Conditions
Essential knowledge of concepts, theories and clinical practice necessary to make sound clinical judgments when providing nursing care to persons across the lifespan with chronic conditions, their families, and caregivers. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 2. Prerequisites: 305, 315, 320, 335. Corequisites: 365, 375, 395. 3 credits.
NURS-365 Clinical Pathophysiology and Pharmacology For Nursing Practice
Application of concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology within the context of nursing care of clients with prevalent chronic and mental health conditions across the lifespan. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 2. Prerequisites: 305, 315, 320, 335. Corequisites: 355, 375, 395. 3 credits.
NURS-375 Integrated Experiential Learning II
A knowledge integration course that prepares the student to use sound clinical reasoning in providing safe and effective nursing care with clients across the lifespan experiencing chronic mental and health conditions in a variety of settings. $175 fee. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 2. Prerequisites: 305, 315, 320, 335. Corequisites: 355, 365, 395. 5 credits (lab).
NURS-395 Nursing In Mental Health and Illness Across The Lifespan
Examine promotion of mental health, disease prevention, treatment and nursing care management of mental illness in diverse populations across the lifespan. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 2. Prerequisites: 305, 315, 320, 335. Corequisites: 355, 365, 375. 3 credits.
NURS-425 Transitions In Health and Illness
Explores essential concepts, knowledge and skills to care for clients and their families across the lifespan during major health and illness transitions. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 3. Prerequisites: 355, 365, 375, 395. Corequisites: 435, 445, 455. 3 credits.
NURS-435 Integrated Experiential Learning III
Integrates knowledge of acute nursing care into planning and delivering safe and effective evidenced based nursing care that prioritizes needs and goals, demonstrates skill proficiency, and considers ethical and cultural implications. Lecture/Discussion/Lab. $227 fee. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 3. Prerequisites: 355, 365, 375, 395. Corequisites: 425, 445, 455. 6 credits (lab).
NURS-455 Nursing Care of Clients and Families Across The Lifespan With Acute Conditions
Essential concepts, theories and clinical practice necessary to make safe and effective clinical judgments when providing care to persons with acute conditions and their families. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 3. Prerequisites: 355, 365, 375, 395. Corequisities: 425, 435, 445. 4 credits.
NURS-460 Population-based Nursing
Healthcare issues and nursing interventions from multicultural, domestic and global perspectives. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 4. Prerequisites: 425, 435, 455. Corequisites: 470, 475. 3 credits.
NURS-462 Rn-bsn Population-based Nursing
Health care issues and nursing interventions from multicultural, domestic and global perspectives. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. RN-BSN Program: Semester 3. Prerequisites: 310, 321. 3 credits.
NURS-470 Nursing Leadership
Nursing leadership in healthcare organizations, policy and management. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. Pre-licensure Programs: Semester 4. Prerequisites: 425, 435, 445, 455. Corequisites: 460, 475. 3 credits. (MWI)
NURS-472 Rn-bsn Nursing Leadership
Nursing leadership in healthcare organizations, policy and managment. Lecture/Discussion. Fees may apply. RN-BSN Program: Semester 3. Prerequisites: 310, 321. 3 credits.
NURS-475 Integrated Experiential Learning IV
Immersion experience in nursing. Experiential learning that incorporates simulation and practice in leadership, management and population-based nursing care. $155 fee. Pre-licensure Programs: Prerequisites: 425, 435, 445, 455. Corequisites: 460, 470. 7 credits (lab).
NURS-476 Rn-bsn Integrated Experiential Learning
Immersion experience in nursing. Experiential learning that incorporates simulation and practice in leadership, management and population-based nursing care in a multi-cultural and global society. $100 fee. R.N. to B.S.N. Program: Semester 4. Prerequisites: 462, 472. 6 credits (lab).
NURS-480 Independent Study
For students with advanced standing who want to continue to investigate topics of interest developed in required nursing courses or to study material not specifically addressed in other nursing courses. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1-5 credits.
Elective Courses
NURS-130 Substance Abuse Issues For Health Professionals
Exploration of substance abuse issues with individuals and their famalies. Emphasis on the role of the healthcare professional as part of an interdisciplinary team. 3 credits.
NURS-223 Nursing Care of Clients In The Hispanic Community
Professional nursing care of Hispanic population. Focus on topics such as religion, access, communication, economics, and politics in relation to health care. Application in a local Hispanic community setting. Enrollment limited by practicum space. Prerequisites: 355, 365, 375, 395. Spanish language skills useful, but not required. 2 credits.
NURS-240 Nursing Perspectives On Survivors of Violence
The survivor's experience of violence, with emphasis on developing self-awareness as an essential component of providing nursing care to survivors of violence. 2 Credits.
NURS-245 Evolution of Nursing
Exploration of selected aspects of nursing history, including the contributions of religious orders and culturally and ethically diverse nurses, and their effects on contemporary nursing. 3 credits. (VP)
NURS-291 Holistic Nursing: Practicing Healthy Living and Healing
Theories and concepts necessary for understanding holistic principles. Recognition that holism is a way of being. Application of holistic principles in students' personal and professional roles. 2 credits.
NURS-312 Feminist Ethics In Health Care
Exploration of issues and methods in health care ethics that have arisen from the influence and perspectives of women. Includes overview of feminist ideology and examination of the foundations of bioethics in relation to gender and power.
NURS-343 Health Disparities
Culture and socioeconomic status are the foundation for exploring the health of social, ethnic, cultural, and other vulnerable populations. Influences that dictate access to and utilizing of healthcare resources that contribute to health disparities are explored through critical analysis and dialogue. 3 credits. (IS)
NURS-358 Hiv Nursing: Caring and Concepts
Overview of HIV infection to include current concepts and analyses of societal impact from both global and local perspectives. Examination of development of therapeutic tools and skills to educate, reduce risks, control infection, and affect care and healing of adult and children clients, family members, and community from a nursing perspective. 3 credits. (UQ)
NURS-360 Family Violence and The Nurse's Role
Family violence as a multifaceted problem within the broader social context, with focus on theories, research, and nursing practice. The nurse's role in working with those involved in partner, child, and elder abuse. Prerequisite or corequisite: 395. 2 credits.
NURS-362 Palliative Care Nursing
Overview of palliative nursing as a scientific and humanistic approach to caring for individuals experiencing life-limiting illness. Examines approaches to care that combine compassion with quality care measures that address physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural, and existential aspects of holistic care of the individual and family across the lifespan. Pre-licensure Programs: Prerequisite: 355 or RN to BSN major. 3 Credits. (UQ)
NURS-372 Trauma Informed Care
Adverse childhood experiences, exposure to toxic stress, and trauma experiences that can lead to physical and mental health disparities, higher risk behaviors, and learning challenges are examined. Trauma Informed Care and other models such as the Recovery Model are used to explore ways educators and health care professionals can intervene to help develop hardiness and resilience. Systems, institutions, communities, and policies are examined to address those marginalized by trauma. Offered Fall. 3 credits. (US).
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